JTL Birmingham to host National Apprenticeship Week open event for electrical and plumbing employers and apprentices

JTL is inviting local electrical and plumbing employers, professionals and apprentices to an open event at the JTL Birmingham Training Centre, on Rocky Lane, during National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place on Thursday 12 February from 3pm to 7pm, the event offers attendees the opportunity to explore JTL’s training offer, connect with industry partners, and access practical […]

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Survey: cold snap proves heat pumps keep homes as warm as gas boilers

A new survey of more than 1,800 UK households carried out during the latest cold snap reveals that people who have heat pumps installed reported higher comfort, higher overall satisfaction, and significantly better value for money than those relying on gas boilers.* When asked how well their heating kept their home warm during the cold […]

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JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

JTL has officially opened its newly refurbished London South training centre in Orpington, following a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent. The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local representatives, with Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the House […]

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Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able to access the life-changing opportunity to gain the skills they will need for their careers, as the Government delivers on its investment of more than £283 million to help meet surging demand for homegrown skilled workers. Around £100 million of this funding will go […]

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JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

JTL has been named a national finalist in the FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026, in association with City & Guilds. These prestigious awards celebrate the organisations that are helping to shape the future of apprenticeships across the UK. JTL has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of Technology in Training’ category, reflecting […]

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Fire & Rescue Service delivers safety sessions at JTL Nottingham

As part of JTL’s Steps to Success curriculum, designed to support the personal and professional development of its apprentices, JTL proudly welcomed the Fire & Rescue Service to its training centre in Nottingham on 20 and 21 November, with more impactful educational visits scheduled in the coming weeks. Steps to Success aims to empower apprentices to become well-rounded […]

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Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

The Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing the data, commented: “We are pleased to see that engineering and technology apprenticeship starts have increased by 5%. This comes at a time when we urgently need more people entering careers in the sector. […]

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